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MARCH 2020 VOLUME 96 ISSUE 7
T E M P L E B E T H A B R A H A M
4SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
FRIDAY, MARCH 66:00pm Family Shabbat Dinner 6th Grade Dinner 7:00pm Family Shabbat Service 6th Grade Shabbat
SATURDAY, MARCH 7 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service
MONDAY, MARCH 9 6:00pm Purim Dairy Dinner 7:00pm Purim Services and Shpiel with Visual Tefillah
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 7:30pm Shabbat Service with Torah Reading & Scout Shabbat
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service with Kiddush
4:30pm Sam Levi, son of Dan and Kelly Levi, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah
FRIDAY, MARCH 20 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service
SATURDAY, MARCH 21 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service with Kiddush
FRIDAY, MARCH 27 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service with Drummer
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service 11:00am Caleigh Weintraub, daughter of Noel and Racquel Weintraub will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah
PURIM CarnavalSunday, March 8PURIM Dinner + Shpiel-a-LongMonday, March 9Bring Pasta Groggers!
From Rabbi Holtz’s Study
At the end of January I had the privilege of being on a conference call with Ambassador Dennis Ross, who gave us his take on the new U.S. peace plan for the Middle East. Among other things, Ambassador Ross was Special Mideast Envoy in the Clinton administration, and brokered
the Israel-Jordan peace treaty. He is still very involved in diplomacy in that region.
Ambassador Ross told us many things on that call, and I want to highlight two of them. First, he said that what was most interesting about reaction to the peace plan was what did not happen. That the Palestinians would reject it was a forgone conclusion, even if it had given them much more than it did. But what did not happen was that no other Arab state rejected it out of hand. In the past, if the Palestinians said “No,” even the moderate Arab states would fall in line and also say “No.” This time, they said that the Palestinians and Israelis should both be at the table. It was not an endorsement by any means, but it was not a rejection either.
Why did this happen? Ambassador Ross believes that the moderate Arabs see Iran as the single greatest threat in the region, and the only country able and actively working to thwart Iran is Israel. The enemy of my enemy is my friend… So they would like the Palestinian issue to be resolved, and they are losing patience. Not falling in line with Palestinian rejectionism is one way to signal to the Palestinians that they face increasing isolation if they refuse to negotiate. And Europe is likely to follow the Arab lead on this. It is this sense of isolation, of loss of support that will bring the Palestinians back to the table.
Which brings us to the second thing Ambassador Ross told us: He said it is counter-produc-tive for American Jewish groups to blast the peace plan. Not because it is a good plan –it really isn’t, at least as presented – but because if the Palestinians see that American Jews, of all people, are rejecting it, they will feel less pressure to come back to the table. This, he suggests, is a good time for behind-the-scenes diplomacy. It runs counter to the way many liberal Jews think, and it gave me much food for thought.
It was a fascinating call, and he said much more. If you’d like to hear more, you can go to our broadcast archive and listen to my sermon from January 31. (Start at 51 minutes in).
I expect to learn a lot more about this proposal and the reaction to it when I attend the AIPAC Policy Conference, March 1-3. I am being joined once again by a group of TBA members for what is a powerful and very educational experience. I’m sure that I’ll have more to say about it later this Spring. Meanwhile, I wish all of you a joyous Purim!
Peace and blessings,
Rabbi David K. Holtz
Dear Friends,
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TEMPLE BETH ABRAHAM
25 Leroy Avenue Tarrytown, NY 10591
Tel: 631-1770 Fax: 631-7872 tba-ny.org
DIRECTORYClergy/Senior Staff
Rabbi David K. Holtz [email protected] ext. 17Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg [email protected] ext. 11Executive Director Stuart P. Skolnick [email protected] ext. 13Director of Education Yanira Quinones [email protected] ext. 22Director of Youth Engagement Stessa Peers [email protected] ext. 28
Office StaffFacilities Supervisor Larry Murray [email protected] ext. 25Asst. Facilities Supervisor Jaime Valencia [email protected] ext. 26Clergy Coordinator Irene Metz [email protected] ext. 19Administrative Assistant Stacey Notrica [email protected] ext. 10Religious School Assistant Tess Weitzner [email protected] ext. 10
Executive CommitteePresident Jennifer PovmanExecutive (First) Vice President Melissa BaerRecording Secretary Diane GrossTreasurer Marc Solomon
ChairsBoard of Education Audrey Gelfand, Leah BloomFundraising/Development Amy ZermanHouse Roy SolomonIsrael Marla PeersMember Services Bernice RogowitzRitual Herb BaerTikkun Olam Julia Gosset, Tracy OstroffImmediate Past President Jamie Wilson
TrusteesDavid Brandwein Neil Bruckner Cindy GersonJulie Gur Stuart Kolbert Dan Levi
Loren Ratner Liz Ross Brian Schneider Meredith Siegel Risa Swersey
Honorary Trustees
Barry S. Agdern Herb Baer Ruth BiloonAllison Fine Dr. Stephen Gerstman Robert HarrisMichael Karnes Liza Karsten David KaufmannFarron Roboff Pearl Ann Schwartz Dr. Richard Weiner
Jamie Wilson Robert Zinman
Notes from Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg
According to their website “Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981… Since 1995, Presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as Women’s History Month.” According to myjewishlearning.com “Women’s History Month was developed to challenge stereotypes about women’s roles in history and as an innovative way to create equality in classrooms. The stories of ordinary and extraordinary women have been brought into thousands of schools and communities and provide resources and inspiration for learning about women’s history throughout the year. Historically, Jewish organizations have taken this appointed time to reflect on women’s issues.”
March is also the celebration of the beginning of the Girl Scout movement. According to their website “Our extraordinary journey began more than 100 years ago with the original G.I.R.L., Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low. On March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, she organized the very first Girl Scout troop, and every year since, we’ve honored her vision and legacy, building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs from coast to coast and across the globe…Girl Scouts unleashes the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ in every girl, preparing her for a lifetime of leadership... Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.” Each March, in celebration of the founding of the first troop, the Girl Scouts celebrate Scout Shabbat by attending services in the Churches and Synagogues of the troops members so that they can share in learning about each other’s religions. It has been our privilege, and pleasure, to welcome the Girl Scouts of the Rivertown troops.
In 2005 we expanded our focus on the scouts to include the Boy Scouts as well. According to the Boy Scouts of America website “The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organiza-tions. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. …For over a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes – and, through over a century of experience, knows – that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.”
As an egalitarian institution we look forward to celebrating the values of the Girl Scouts and the Boy Scouts as examples of leadership development, tikkun olam, and strength in community. This year we will celebrate Scout Shabbat during Shabbat services on March 13 at 7:30pm. If you have a scout in a local Troop we hope that you will join us.
L’shalom,
Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg
Shalom! March is “Women’s History Month”!
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Shalom! March is “Women’s History Month”!
TORAH READINGMarch 6-7 T’tzaveh: Exodus 27:20-30:10 Shabbat ZachorMarch 13-14 Ki Tisa: Exodus 30:11-34:35 Shabbat ParahMarch 20-21 Vayak’heil/P’kudei: Exodus 35:1-40:38 Shabbat HaChodeshMarch 27-28 Vayikra: Leviticus 1:1-5:26
CANDLE LIGHTING Friday, March 6 5:34pmFriday, March 13 6:42pmFriday, March 20 6:50pmFriday, March 27 6:57pm
This campaign will bring new life to our building, expand the range of programs and services, and help to secure our financial future. Together, we can renew the links between our pride in our past, our joy at what we have made real, and our dreams of what is possible.
For information about how to get involved or make a gift,
contact Campaign Chair Gayle Aaron at bridges@tba-‐ny.org or call Stuart Skolnick at the Temple.
A proud history…a new vision…invest now in our
Temple’s future!
This campaign will bring new life to our building, expand the range of programs and services, and help to secure our financial future. Together, we can renew the links between our pride in our past, our joy at what we have made real, and our dreams of what is possible.
For information about how to get involved or make a gift,
contact Campaign Chair Gayle Aaron at bridges@tba-‐ny.org or call Stuart Skolnick at the Temple.
We have placed ourselves at the forefront of congregations who are reinventing the American
synagogue for the 21st century.
Join us as we build on our past and create a powerful, meaningful, life-affirming
Jewish future.
For information about how to get involved or to make
a gift, send an email to [email protected] or call
Stuart Skolnick at the Temple.
From the Director of EducationReligious School News
Adar has finally arrived! Adar is the twelfth month of the Hebrew calendar.
The Talmud (rabbinical written commentary on Jewish oral law) states “when the month of Adar arrives, we increase in joy.” We are commanded to be joyous during this month.
Finding joy and happiness isn’t always easy. Adar challenges us to look for joy in different situations. For example, in the story of Esther, she is placed in a very challenging situation having to make a choice about revealing her identity, and thereby putting herself at risk, to save her people. The joy comes in her success because of her faith in both God and herself.
In Megillat Esther (The Scroll of Esther), God is not mentioned and yet God’s influence is felt throughout the story. I love the idea that God speaks to us, not through a burning bush or thunder, but in the quiet space within all of us. God gently guides us through our intuition. If we listen quietly to our thoughts, we can open ourselves to hearing God’s voice.
In honor of finding joy during the month of Adar we will be having Yom Ruach (Spirit Day) throughout the month of Adar. We have kicked off our Yom Ruach with Team Jersey day. On March 8, children come dressed in their Purim cos-tumes and go straight to the Purim Carnival after school. On March 15, we have “show your Israel pride,” in which children can dress in blue and white clothing. Come dressed in your favorite pajamas day is March 22.
In the Religious School, each grade works on grade mitzvah projects. This month we have two grades working on special Purim related mitzvah projects. Our 2nd grade learners pack Misloach Manot (Purim bags) and deliver them to the seniors at Riverwalk, located in Riverdale, New York. They spend time with seniors at the independent-living facility, singing, having conversations, and even playing games with the residents.
On March 15, our 3rd graders will be delivering Misloach Manot to members of TBA who are unable to visit Temple Beth Abraham and pick-up their bags. As you can imagine, this is a big undertaking – but the reward is even bigger for those who receive their packages from joyous children.
Looking forward, Purim means that Passover is right around the corner. Think about this connection: Adar was the last month the Jewish people spent in Egypt before the Exodus. One reason Adar’s joy is so great is because it serves as the opening to an even greater time of joy: the miracles of Passover! L’Shalom,
Yanira Quinones, Director of Education
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MIDNIGHTRUNSaturday, March 7 We are collecting (in the coatroom at TBA) casual men’s clothing and items to be distributed to the homeless in NYC.
We need... • Jeans, corduroys and chinos• T-shirts (short and long sleeves)• Sweaters, hoodies• Backpacks• Travel-size toiletries• Disposable razors• NEW packages of men’s briefs
(M/L) and athletic socks
And... Families to make bag lunches(20 each) for the Run.
If you are interested in preparing food, participating in the Run, or if you want more information about what is involved, please email [email protected].
Thank you!
Tikkun Olam4
Tikkun Olam would not exist without u. Thank you for your time, experience,
donations and ideas.
JOIN US!Our next meeting is
Sunday March 1 at 9:15am in the
TBA Library. SAVE THE DATE!Spring Mitzvah Day Sunday, April 26!
Plans are in the works for Spring Mitzvah Day. Please stay tuned for more details! Would you like to help organize this event? Contact [email protected] with your ideas or just to get involved.
THANK YOU! TBA Sponsors a ‘SUPER’ Super Bowl Blood DriveThanks to the generosity and caring of members like you, the New York Blood Bank collected 36 units at Temple Beth Abraham’s Annual Blood Drive last month. Thank you to all of the people who donated this year.
A big THANK YOU goes to Judi Markowitz and Toby Helfenstein for running the drive. Mark your calendars for Sunday. February 7, 2021, Super Bowl weekend next year, and plan to donate!
Bring Purim Pasta Groggers for the Community Food Pantry Monday, March 9, 7:00pmCome drown out Haman’s name during Purim with boxes of pasta groggers! The boxes of pasta will then be donated to the Community Food Pantry of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown.
INSTRUCTIONS: Shake boxes. Bring loudest.
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Dinner +Shpiel-A-Long!
MONDAY, MARCH 96:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Services & Shpiel
This will be a dairy dinner including pizza, pasta, and salad.Gluten Free options are available-please indicate this when you RSVP.
For those planning to attend the dinner, please RSVP to the Temple Office at 914-631-1770 and indicate your menu selection using the form below.
RSVP by Friday, March 6.
Purim Dinner MARCH 9
Adults $15.00; Children 2-12 $10.00
number of pizza dinners: adult child
number of pasta dinners: adult child
$10.00 per person, maximum of $36.00 per family
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VOLUNTEER OR TO DONATE, EMAIL
STESSA: [email protected]
Tanakh Study: Wednesdays at 10:00-11:00am Rabbi Holtz leads a class every Wednesday morning, which goes at its own pace through the Tanakh in English. No previous knowledge is required and you can join in at any point in the cycle. Saturdays 9:00am during Conservative Services.
Mah Jongg: Mondays at 1:00pmA friendly, non-competitive (no betting) gathering at TBA. Free for Temple members; $2.00 for guests. Email [email protected] or call the Temple Office at 914-631-1770 for more information.
Books@Night: April 22, 7:30pm HERE ALL ALONG: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life–in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There) by Sarah Hurwitz After a decade as a political speechwriter, Sarah Hurwitz decided to apply her skills as a communicator to writing a book . . . about Judaism. And no one is more surprised than she is. Hurwitz was the quintessential lapsed Jew—until she attended an introductory class on Judaism on a whim. She was blown away by what she found: beautiful rituals, helpful guidance on living an ethical life, concep-tions of God beyond the judgy bearded man in the sky. That class led to a years-long journey during which Hurwitz visited the offices of rabbis, attended Jewish meditation retreats, sat at the Shabbat tables of Orthodox families, and read hundreds of books about Judaism—all in dogged pursuit of answers to her biggest questions. What she found transformed her life, and she wondered: How could there be such a gap between the richness of what Judaism offers and the way so many Jews like her understand and experience it? Sarah Hurwitz is on a mission to close this gap by sharing the profound insights she discovered on everything from Jewish holidays, ethics, and prayer to Jewish conceptions of God, death, and social justice.
Women’s Circle: Friday, March 13, 5:45pm Ending in time for the 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service This month’s topic will be Passover. Celebrate, study and explore Jewish Women’s issues and history. You do not have to read or prepare anything in advance. Life experience is the only tool you’ll need. Members and Guests are welcome. There is no charge. Please RSVP at [email protected]
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Movie Mavens: Saturday, March 14, 7:00pm Who Will Write Our History? The story of Emanuel Ringelblum and the Oyneg Shabes Archive, the secret archive he created and led in the Warsaw Ghetto. With 30,000 pages of writing, photographs, posters, and more, the Archive is the most important cache of eyewitness accounts from the Holocaust. It documents not only how the Jews of the ghetto died, but how they lived. Based on historian Samuel Kassow’s book of the same name. Katahdin Productions, 2018, 95 min. Not Rated. A moderated discussion follows the film with coffee and dessert. Free for members, $5.00 for guests to offset the cost of refreshments.
Markyourcalendarfor
2BRUNCHESTBApairsanupliftinglectureandengagingpresentationwithgreatfoodandcompany.
BER2/2020
Sunday, May 31 Michael Malina: Jewish and Christian Interpretations of the Messiah
Sunday, June 14 Claude Tusk: Why Does God Allow Injustice—Putting God on Trial
Destination ScienceThe fun science day camp
for curious kids 5-11!
Share the Love
& Savingswith yourFriends!
Save$70/wk
ends 3/9/2020
destinationscience.org
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March 29, 202011:00am – 1:00pm
25 Leroy Avenue, Tarrytown (914) 631-1770Email: [email protected]. Web: tba-ny.org
Kugel Bake OffCalling all Cooks!
Think you have a winning Passover Kugel recipe?Sweet or Savory - Hot or Cold
Please sign up to enter at: http://bit.ly/TBAKugelContest
Kugel should be approximately 9”x13” and uncut.We can warm your kugel or serve it at room temperature.
Kugels will be judged by audience consensus.
Ingredients must be suitable for a Passover Seder.
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For the 11th year straight 6th Grade, under the guidance of Rabbi Justin and Cantor Mandi, will share their family heirlooms with our Temple family. On Sunday April 5 from 9:00 to11:00am, the Cocktail Area will be home to Ay Yo: Jewish Check, our Living Museum.
6th Graders will present the artifact or artifacts that best represent their family, their heritage and traditions. Each one of them is eager to share their knowl-edge, enthusiasm, and precious heir-loom with our entire TBA community.
They are doing something that matters to keep our precious chain of genera-tions alive. Come and check us out.
The World Zionist Congress elections are here, and it is time to have our voices heard in Israel! This is our chance to combat the discrimination the Reform, Conservative, and Reconstruct-ing Judaism Movements face in Israel. Each and every vote from our congrega-tion is crucial to maintaining a strong presence for all streams of liberal Judaism. Together we can work toward making progress on the issues we care about: religious freedom, equality, and many more.
Voting is open now until March 11, 2020. Your vote in this election is the only democratic opportunity you have to influence Israeli society. Click http://bit.ly/WZCVoteHere to vote for ARZA Representing the Reform Movement and Reconstructing Judaism or Mercaz representing the Conservative/Masorti Movement. Voting is a two-step process. First you request to register
and you receive a PIN via email or text message. Then using that pin you can register. After you register you can vote! Voting has a small fee of $7.50 to ensure security and it requires a second verification pin. It sounds more compli-cated than it is and will just take a moment of your time. Many in our congregation have already voted.
Interested in contributing to the campaign after you vote? Here are a few ways to help:
1) Encourage your friends, family, colleagues, and peers to vote.
2) Volunteer for our congregation’s election initiatives. Please contact Erica Newman at [email protected] to get involved or if you have questions on how to vote.
3) Donate to ARZA or Mercaz.
4) Follow Union for Reform Judaism and ARZA on social media to keep up with our campaign. Union for Reform Judaism Facebook, Twitter and Instagram ARZA Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
5) Spread the word on your own Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Use hashtag #VoteReformWZC.
Vote Through March 11
The Living Museum® TBA TraditionWe invite you to our students’ Living Museum Sunday, April 5 at TBA
6th graders and their parents kicked off their Living Museum experience by visiting the Derfner Museum at the Hebrew Home in Riverdale.
The Living Museum® is a project of the Education Department of The Museum of Jewish Heritage – a Living Memorial to the Holocaust, and was developed with a grant from the Covenant Foundation.
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Temple Beth Abraham’s Adult Education Committee presents:
Movie Mavens
Temple Beth Abraham * 25 Leroy Avenue * Tarrytown, NY * (914) 631-1770 * www.tba-ny.org
Select Saturdays at 7:00PM*:
With a Special “Kick Off” Event on
Sunday, Sep. 15
Oct. 12Feb. 15
Nov. 9Mar. 14
Dec. 21Apr. 11
Jan. 11May 9
Films with Jewish themes or content. Moderated discussion immediately following the
movie. Light refreshments provided.
Members: Free
Guests: $5.00 to offset cost of
refreshments
Please RSVP to Temple Office
(914) 631-1770
*Please note: Dates are subject to change.Please refer to the website for up-to-date
information.
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March 29, 202011:00am – 1:00pm
Judaica Sale
Free Crafts for Kids
Kugel Bake OffEntry form: bit.ly/TBAKugelContestThe audience will decide!
Scavenger HuntGet in Training to find the Afikomen!
Haggadot and Books for Sale (Replace your oldworn out Haggadot)
Learn to Make Matzah Balls with Ina Helfand ($8.00/person, limit 10)RSVP: [email protected]
New Twists on Traditions –Update your Seder. Discussion sessions with Rabbi Holtz, Cantor Goldberg and Dir. Of Education Yanira Quinones
25 Leroy Avenue, Tarrytown (914) 631-1770Email: [email protected]. Web: tba-ny.org
Please bring a can of diced tomatoes to donate to the Community Food Pantry“All who are hungry, come and eat!”
Raffle: Win a basket ofPassover-themed items
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Purim is one of my favorite Jewish holidays. There are so many reasons for this, but the one I hold closest to my heart is the story of Esther and its beautiful relationship with the story of the Converso, or Crypto, Jews of Spain and Portugal.
Conversos were Jews who were forcibly converted, post 1492, in Spain and Por-tugal. They practiced a secret form of Judaism, one that was centered around the home and was primarily driven by fierce Jewish women. Conversos were what we might call “undercover Jews.” Because they pretended to be Christian and practiced their religion subversively, under the radar, Christians felt threat-ened by them, and they were hunted for hundreds of years by the authorities of the Catholic church. After all, what could be more threatening than SECRET Jews!? These families who kept their Judaism secret to protect themselves were incredibly brave. There remain people, to this day, who are trying to figure out their Converso heritage.
Converso religion was actually an interesting mix of Judaism and Christianity, as Conversos needed to be able to “pass” as Christians. One of the ways this mix manifested itself was through Saints and Sainthood. Here is where we find an incredible connection between the Purim story and that of Crypto Jews. Many Conversos anointed Esther as Saint Esther, and historians have found beautiful pieces of artwork that illustrate Esther as the Patron Saint of Conversos. She was their source of strength and was a woman in whom they could find solace. What could be
more powerful for those struggling with a secret identity than a woman who had hidden her Judaism to save the Jewish people?
The connection between the stories of Esther and Purim, and (the story of) the Conversos, is fascinating. Jews who needed to hide their true selves in order to continue practicing Judaism and save themselves is a story of self-preserva-tion, and the ultimate protection of the Jewish people. I thank those who have come before us and taught us how and why it’s important to remain Jewish and pass on our stories and heritage to our children.
There are many ways to instill love for Judaism in our children and we set an example for our children throughout the year by teaching them and simply by living Jewish lives. BUT, Purim is a time to celebrate how far we have come, and it sets a beautiful example of how the Jewish people have survived.
One of the most amazing and exciting events that ZEETY, our senior youth group for 9th-12th graders, puts on, is coming up soon... THE PURIM CARNIVAL! Our Purim Carnival pro-vides time for our community to come together and celebrate our survival, our TBA family, and to have fun! It also serves as a fund raiser for ZEETY helping to support TBA Youth Group activities.
The President of our ZEETY Executive Board, Jenna Herzog, had this to say about the Purim Carnival, “I love put-ting on the Purim Carnival because it is so much fun planning and organizing all the activities and thinking about what everyone would enjoy. To then see everyone come together at the Carnival is so special for our community and it’s a great opportunity to have fun together!”
PURIM CARNIVAL:Volunteers Needed!We are only a few days away from the Carnival and are still looking for adult and teen (7th-12th graders) volunteers!
We have three shifts available: 9:00-11:00am (Set up), 11:00am-1:00pm (Carnival) 1:00-2:00pm (Clean up)
Sign up at https://bit.ly/39s1hba
The shifts are broken up by area (front desk, cafe, bounce house, activities, and games). We will try to honor all requests (please email your preference within these categories, which are listed on the sign up) but may need to switch people based on sign ups and what we need for each area to run well!
High School students are eligible to receive volunteer credit for school!
ZEEBO is also looking for help setting up on Saturday, March 7 (TIME TBD). If you are interested, please sign up here: https://bit.ly/39s1hba
We are also seeking donations for the raffle and for the prize table.
Thank you again to all of those who donated, volunteered and helped make last year’s carnival such a success.
We hope to make this year’s even more fun than our last!!
For more information please email Stessa at [email protected].
We hope you will join us on Sunday, March 8, 2020, following Sunday School (11:00am-1:00pm) for our Carnival. Help us celebrate Purim! Happy Purim! Stessa
From the Director of Youth Engagement
Celebrate Purim!
Admission to PURIM CARNIVAL helps fund our youth programs!
Purim Carnival is March 8, 11:00am following Sunday School
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TBA Family 4The following events reflect the known sorrows and simchas of our TBA Family.
CONDOLENCES TO:Carly Jacobs on the death of her uncle, Lawrence GratzArlene Kolbert on the death of her son, Robert GreeneGail Wainer on the death of her brother Richard LangMatt Wilson on the death of his father, Ira Wilson
Donations 4BIMAH FLOWERSIn honor ofStanley Helsel’s brother, Harvey Helsel, from Stanley & Harryette Helsel
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn loving memory ofOur father and father-in-law, Gunter Lorenz, from Stephen & Linda GerstmanMaurice Bergsman, from Gilbert & Thelma BergsmanJane Rubin’s brother, Andrew Stockman, from Marvin & Ruda KleinAladar Roth, from Norman & Janet BraunRobert Greene, son of Arlene Kolbert, from Ellen Greenberg
Seymour Vogel on his Yahrzeit, from Sheila VogelMarvin Lipkowitz, from Rochelle, Tanya, Ina, Paul, and all the grandchildren
CONSERVATIVE KIDDUSH FUNDIn loving memory ofJay’s father, Joseph Glat, from Elly and Jay GlatStanley Glick, from Gordon Swartz & Deborah DoyleSylvia Simon, from Pearl Ann SchwartzJane Rubin’s brother, Andrew Stockman, from Gail MendellAndrew Stockman, from Richard & Donna Fleming
Hal’luhu b’tof umachol
Praise God with drum and dance
Join Cantor Margot & Nadav Snir-Zelniker for
Friday night DRUMMINGReform Shabbat Services
MARCH 27
MAY 8 JUNE 12, 19 at 7:30PM
Plan to join us for our Rhinestone Purim Shpiel and sing along to great cowboy and Western songs that you already know. Bring a bux of elbow, bow tie, or other pasta to use as your
grogger. After you Shake, Rattle, and Roll your box of pasta when you hear Haman’s name, we’ll donate them to those in need.
Bring pasta in place of a grogger!
Join us before the Shpiel for our annual Purim Dinner. See details and RSVP info on Page 5.
The Family Purim Service + Shpiel-A-Long!
MONDAY, MARCH 9 AT 7:00pm
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FRAN FRIEDMAN FUND FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF CHILDRENIn loving memory ofJane Rubin’s brother, Andrew Stockman, from Donald Kumka & Jane Silverman
MISHLOACH MANOTIn loving memory ofFrances Lubell, from Harry & Linda Lubell
PRAYERBOOK FUNDIn loving memory ofBeatrice Block, from Jason & Lisa Cohen
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn appreciation ofRabbi Holtz, from Jared & Amy Zerman In loving memory ofArlene Kolbert’s son, Robert Greene, from Stephen & Linda GerstmanGail’s brother, Richard Lang, from Andrew & Gail WainerSylvia Simon, from Marvin & Ruda Klein
TEMPLE FUNDIn appreciation ofOur new Machzor, from Joseph & Nancy FrankIn honor of Joyce’s recovery, from Marvin & Joyce Jeshiva
In loving memory ofSylvia Simon, from Sheldon & Susan ManspeizerJane Rubin’s brother, Andrew Stockman, from Stephen & Linda GerstmanSylvia Simon, from Martin & Geri SingermanLouis Kotick, uncle of Marion Zinman, from Robert & Marion ZinmanSylvia Simon, from Steve & Roberta RothkinBeatrice Block, from Steve & Roberta RothkinSylvia Simon, from Ellen KochJane Rubin’s brother, Andrew Stockman, from Ellen KochJane Rubin’s brother, Andrew Stockman, from Eva FischerHer father, Joseph Davis, from Myra FrankelJane Rubin’s brother, Andrew Stockman, from Saara GallinSylvia Simon, from Saara GallinJane Rubin’s brother, Andrew Stockman, from Ellen GreenbergArlene Kolbert’s son, Robert Greene, from Linda ShulmanAndrew Stockman, Jane Rubin’s brother, from Linda Shulman
TIKKUN OLAMIn loving memory ofJane Rubin’s brother, Andrew Stockman, from Herb & Melissa BaerRobert Greene, son of Arlene Kolbert, from Eva Fischer
Pincus FundIn loving memory ofWilhelm Fischer, Robby Fischer’s father who perished at Auschwitz, from Eva Fischer
Celebrated our 6th year! Membership open now!
Our one-of-a-kind and innovative Israel Investment Club
Establish unique connections between our TBA community & Israel We research and invest only in Israeli companies Grow our portfolio of stocks and make profits for our club members Sample Israeli style food and wines
Shekelvestors membership benefits
A membership in BetterInvesting, an organization that guides our way Monthly contribution and membership just $47.00 Our accounting system keeps track of members’ contributions and earnings Meetings: 2nd Wednesday evening of each month
Shekelvestors Facts
Israel has the most start-up companies in the world after Silicon Valley More Israeli companies are traded on US stock exchanges than any other
country, after the USA and China
Find out how to become a member. Send an email to [email protected] Erica Newman (President) or Steve Wilson (Secretary) will contact you.
Become a Shekelvestor today!
Next meeting: November 13 at 8:00pm
NEXT MEETING MARCH 11 AT 8:00PM
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family shabbat dinner
Friday, APRIL 3 Shabbat Dinner with 4th Grade at 6:00pm
Family Shabbat Service with 4th grade at 7:00pm
The main course is chicken. You may have pasta instead if requested at the time reservations are made. Dinners are by reservation only and will be accepted by mail along with your check. Your check will be your reservation. Please note that reservations will not be taken over the phone or after the
deadline. Please make your check payable to TBA and return by Monday, March 30.
APRIL 3 Family Shabbat Dinner
Adults $15.00; Children 2-12 $10.00
number of chicken dinners: adult child
number of pasta dinners: adult child
name
phone
amount of check enclosed
Projected Friday night Visual T’filah services
are easy to follow!
March 9 PurimApril 10
Join us for Scout ShabbatMarch 13 at 7:30pm
It’s always a pleasure to welcome the Scouts to the bimah in celebration of Scout Shabbat. These dedicated young men, young women, and their
leaders join us in prayer and community each year in celebration of tradition, leadership, and
inspiration. They arrive in uniform and are honored by Rabbi Holtz and Cantor Goldberg.
If you are a Scout with a local troop and would like to join us please contact Cantor Goldberg at
631-1770, extension 11 or [email protected]
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Conservative ServicesEvery Saturday
at 9:00 AM
Warm, friendly atmosphere, stimulating
discussion/give and take with Rabbi David
and Cantor Margot. Celebrate a Simcha or
observe a Yahrtzeit with us.
Bagel and Lox Kiddush
Sponsored by the
Conservative Kiddush Fund.
March 14
March 21
When there is no Kiddush scheduled, a light bagel and shmear lunch is
available each week after the service.
Complimentary support services for TBA members and familiesDid you know TBA has its own social worker?
Through the generosity of the UJA Federation of New York and their Partners in Caring (PIC) grant, Temple Beth Abraham is able to offer free mental health services to our members and employees.
Our PIC social worker is Jennifer Convissor, LCSW. Jennifer has extensive experience offering counseling to individuals of every age, and with providing supportive referrals and facilitating groups for all ages, from preschoolers to senior citizens. She is available to meet the mental health needs of our members and employees from her office at the Shames JCC in Tarrytown.
The PIC grant allows for up to three confidential sessions free of cost and unlimited referrals. Please also consider reaching out to Jennifer to help develop therapeutic groups of any kind, including psycho-educational, wellness, or specific lifestyle-related support groups.
Jennifer Convissor, LCSW 914-366-7898 x 1162 [email protected] 371 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY
Westchester Jewish Film FestivalThe 2020 Westchester Jewish Film Festival will be held at the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) in Pleasantville from March 24 – April 7. Films will be shown both during the day and in the evening, many followed by a Q&A and receptions.
Complete programming information is now available at www.burnsfilmcenter.org and tickets for admission to all films are now on sale to the general public on February 28.
For additional information and group sales, please contact Abby Popper at [email protected] or 914.773.7663, ext. 424.
Michael L. Rosenthal
914.773.0030
491 Mamaroneck AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10605www.rosenthalmemorial.com
Reliable, Responsive,RespectfulRosenthal Memorial Chapel is independently-owned and operated. With care and compassion, we offer a full range of Jewish funeral services.
PUZZLED BY HOW TO CARE FOR AN ELDERLY RELATIVEGeriatric Care Manager can help put the pieces together.• Evaluate clients level of function and make
recommendation for home modifications, nursing home placement and home care services.
• Medicaid applications.
• Assist in cleanouts and moves.
• And much more.
Call Sue Stone-Groppe OTR/MS at 914-779-0031
or e-mail [email protected]: www.elderservicesny.com
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Temple Beth Abraham Bulletin25 Leroy AvenueTarrytown, New York 10591
Deadlines for upcoming issues:October 1, 2013 for NovemberNovember 1, 2013 for December
Our synagogue is proud to possess
the Eytz Chaim, our “Tree of Life”.
This original sculpture by the noted
synagogue artist, Sanford Werfel, is
permanently displayed in the Temple
Beth Abraham lobby. The branches of
the tree contain leaves which can be inscribed to highlight
or commemorate such joyous events as births, weddings,
anniversaries, bar and bat mitzvahs, graduations or simply
to honor parents, family or friends. Share your happy
occasions by inscribing your family “Simchas” on our
synagogue’s “Tree of Life”. This will be a permanent
dedication to the meaningful, and happy events that
touch our lives. The price per leaf is $360.00 for members
and $450.00 for non-members. For more information,
please call the Temple off ce at 631-1770.
LEAvES FOr LiFE CyCLE EvEnTS On Our TrEE OF LiFE
“TrEE OF LiFE” order form
Occasion Date of Occasion / /
name of Honoree
(PLEASE SPELL nAmE ExACTLy AS yOu WiSH iT TO BE EngrAvED)
Contributed By Phone number
Address
Amount Enclosed $
make checks payable and send to TEmPLE BETH ABrAHAm, 25 Leroy Avenue, Tarrytown, NY 10591
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